More than 1,700 creches in Wicklow and around the country have closed today in protest at high fees and low pay in the childcare sector.
Around 10 thousand people have protested through Dublin’s city centre calling for better funding in the childcare sector.
The organisers of the protest say 60 per cent of childcare workers earn less than the living wage of 12 euro and 30 cent.
Daina Moorehouse On The Brink Of Medal After Two Victories In Brazil World Cup
Wicklow star wowing the crowds with precision and skills at the World Cup in Brazil to secure a medal bout
Wicklow Households Encouraged To Explore Grants To Lower Energy Bills
Grants for solar, heat pumps and insulation can lower bills, make homes warmer, and put money back into people's pockets.
New Equipment To Support Disabled Water Sports Users In Accessibility Boost For Bray Harbour
Dominant Daina Moorehouse Into World Cup Last 16 After Opening Brazilian Bout
Enniskerry Boxing Club's Daina Moorehouse continues to carry the flame of pioneering Katie Taylor in amateur boxing with a commanding opening win at the World Cup in Brazil
Greystones E-Bike Scheme Flourishing With Over 12,000 Recorded Trips
Get on yer bike! They certainly are in Greystones ........ in their droves and a year-on from the e-bike roll-out in the north Wicklow town it seems they can't get enough.
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